Which Cambridge college has the nicest accommodation?

There's no single "nicest" as it depends on preference (historic vs. modern, central vs. quiet), but Robinson College is often praised for modern ensuite rooms, St John's offers variety from historic to modern, Trinity is known for high-quality rooms, and Murray Edwards has unique two-floor rooms, while some older colleges like King's and Queens' offer charming historic options.

Which Cambridge college has the best ACCOM?

We think Robinson has some of the best accommodation available in the Cambridge Colleges. All students have their own bedroom. About half of our undergraduate rooms have their own bathrooms, and many of the rest share a bathroom between just two or three students.

Which is the poshest Cambridge college?

The differences between the highest places on the table are usually very slight. Christ's College was the top college in 2019, after coming top in 2018 following seven years in which Trinity College came top.

What is the friendliest College in Cambridge?

It's known as 'the friendliest College' for a reason! Emmanuel is a friendly, informal College. We have a proud history and beautiful buildings and grounds, but our focus is on student welfare and support – during their time in Emmanuel, and after.

Which is the most beautiful Cambridge College?

King's College. There was no question which College should be on the top of our list. King's is stunningly beautiful, with the most recognisable building in Cambridge: King's College Chapel.

Colleges and accommodation for postgraduates at Cambridge

What is the hardest Cambridge college to get into?

While it varies slightly by year, Trinity College, St John's College, and King's College consistently rank as the hardest Cambridge colleges to get into due to extremely low acceptance rates (often 12-15%), high applicant numbers, and intense competition, especially for subjects like Law or Medicine, though specific courses and colleges can shift in competitiveness. 

Which is the wealthiest Cambridge college?

Trinity College is a constituent college of the University of Cambridge. Founded in 1546 by King Henry VIII, Trinity is one of the largest Cambridge colleges, with the largest financial endowment of any college at Oxford or Cambridge.

What is the most underrated College in Cambridge?

Pembroke College must be one of the most underrated Cambridge colleges out there. Most of the time, admission is free to visitors unlike the big, famous colleges, unless it's during exam season or a special event. It has peaceful and beautiful grounds, and a very beautiful library and chapel.

What is the least popular College in Cambridge?

Smallest Cambridge College

With just 46 acceptances and 310 applicants in 2024, Wolfson was the least popular college amongst undergraduates. However, this makes sense as the college is primarily focused on postgraduates and only admits mature undergraduates, so most Cambridge applicants aren't eligible to apply here.

Which Cambridge college is the most fun?

The Best Cambridge Colleges for Social Life

Clare's College, which doesn't make it into our top ten, is famed for its underground bar and weekly 'Ents' nights ('ents' being Cambridge slang for a party or night out). For close-knit college communities, then check out Fitzwilliam, Girton, and Jesus colleges.

What's the easiest Cambridge college to get into?

What's the Easiest Cambridge College to get into? Based on the data above, Murray Edwards College has the highest offer rate (39.1%) and acceptance rate (26.4%), making it statistically the easiest college to get into.

Which Cambridge college has the best social life?

Homerton is well-known for being one of the most sociable Cambridge colleges and this is reflected in the range of activities and events organised by our students.

Does it matter which Cambridge college you go to?

In effect, no, it doesn't matter what college you pick, you just need to bear in mind some have specific criteria for applicants, and some are deceptively far from the town centre. With the basics of Cambridge colleges out of the way, let's next take a look at all of your options for where to apply to.

Which Cambridge college takes the most state school students?

Grammar school pupils had the highest success rate among school types, with over 28% of applicants securing a place. Lucy Cavendish admitted a significant 93.7% of state school students, while Trinity had the lowest proportion, with just over half from state schools.

Which UK university has the happiest students?

The University of Sussex has been ranked the happiest university in the UK in the Unifresher Happiest Universities 2026 Guide. The award recognises student satisfaction with their university, looking at what makes students feel happy, heard and at home.

What is the hardest degree to get into at Cambridge?

As we can see, Computer Science isn't just the most competitive of the top five Cambridge degrees, but is the most competitive undergraduate course taught at Cambridge in terms of offers.

What is the smallest college in Cambridge?

Peterhouse is the smallest college with roughly 70-80 students in a year, so you get to meet people not only from your year but throughout the college. Peterhouse is the oldest Cambridge college, having been founded in 1284.

Which is the cheapest Cambridge college?

The cheapest colleges are:

• St Catherine College.
• Sidney Sussex College.
• Magdalene College.
• Medwards College.
• Churchill College.
• Christ College.
• Pembroke College.
• Homerton College.

What is the most beautiful College to visit in Cambridge?

Which are the best Colleges in central Cambridge that are free to look round?

• Christ's College where Charles Darwin studied (Only open Tuesdays and Thursday)
• Downing College has the Heong Gallery.
• Pembroke College with it's Chapel by Sir Christopher Wren.

Why choose Clare College Cambridge?

It's such a friendly and nurturing environment; there are so many opportunities and societies to get involved in. Founded in 1326, Clare is the second oldest College in Cambridge, home to a thriving community of students and teaching Fellows from all over the world.

Which Cambridge college has the best food?

Corpus Christi College

Small historic college known for excellent food quality at reasonable prices with intimate dining atmosphere.

What College has the richest students in America?

Colleges With the Wealthiest Students

Trinity College tops the list of schools with the highest percentage of students from the wealthiest families.

Which famous people went to Trinity College Cambridge?

Trinity College, Cambridge, boasts an extraordinary list of notable alumni, including scientific giants like Isaac Newton, physicists J.J. Thomson, Ernest Rutherford, and Niels Bohr, philosophers Bertrand Russell and Ludwig Wittgenstein, poets Lord Byron and Alfred Tennyson, and significant political figures such as King Charles III, India's first PM Jawaharlal Nehru, and six British Prime Ministers. The college has produced more Nobel laureates and Fields Medalists than any other Oxbridge college, impacting fields from mathematics (Babbage, Ramanujan, Alan Turing) to literature (Vladimir Nabokov, A. A. Milne).
 

What is the newest College at Cambridge?

Robinson is the University of Cambridge's newest College. It was founded with a donation by the entrepreneur and philanthropist Sir David Robinson and formally opened in 1981. It now has 100 Fellows, and around 380 undergraduate and 300 graduate students.